Happy Camper for Friday, June 14, 2019

Dennis Fujimoto / The Garden Island

Na opio of Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani perform “Little Grass Shack” using coconut hats created by their parents during the preview of the halau’s hoike that takes place Saturday at the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. show.

Dennis Fujimoto / The Garden Island

Dancers with Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani under Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza thrill Wednesday evening shoppers with a Maori poi ball presentation during the preview of the halau’s hoike that will take place Saturday at the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the show that starts at 6 p.m.

Dennis Fujimoto / The Garden Island

“This Is Me” (from “The Greatest Showman”), declares Shellee Riggio during the Hawaii ‘Ana I Na Mohai Aloha, Ka Mele Mohai phase of the Open and Affirming Celebration at Koloa Union Church Sunday.

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Rose Tatiana Warken Ceballos performs a rendition of “Amazing Grace,” accompanied by Dr. Douglas Duvauchelle, during the Open and Affirming Celebration at Koloa Union Church Sunday.

Dennis Fujimoto / The Garden Island

Michael Horning of the Open and Affirming Core Team presents Dr. Rev. Alan Akana with the church certification as Lee Anderson, Tiffany Marrotte, Penny Osuga, Becky Sakimae and Dr. Douglas Duvauchelle look on during the Open and Affirming Celebration at Koloa Union Church Sunday.

Dennis Fujimoto / The Garden Island

Dickie Sugawa, describing himself as “the last Lawai (Cannery) guy,” enjoys the Open and Affirming Celebration at Koloa Union Church Sunday.

Dennis Fujimoto / The Garden Island

Andy Chang severs the tape opening the Mamahune tiki bar at the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay as his ohana looks on.

Congratulations to Andy Chang, his daughter Patricia Moad (she’s the “mama” of Mamahune’s), and the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, on the opening of Mamahune tiki (they even have a volcano!) bar that now graces an “unused” portion of the Wailua resort located “where the river meets the sea.” The facility is open seven day a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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